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# Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D

This desktop pairing combines Intel's 18-core Arrow Lake Refresh processor with NVIDIA's top-tier Ada Lovelace GPU, landing in the 96th percentile of all CPU+GPU combinations. The CPU holds a 93rd percentile ranking among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 98th percentile among all graphics cards. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all frame-rate discussion below is estimated from benchmark scores rather than direct game testing.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 66855 places it nearly even with the AMD EPYC 4465P (66925, 0.1% faster) and Intel Xeon 6515P (67006, 0.2% faster). It trails the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX by 0.9% (67469) and leads the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus by 1.1% (66159).

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other high-end cards?

A: The RTX 4090 D averages 178050 across benchmarks, ranking 98th percentile among all GPUs. It sits 2.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell (182109), 3.1% behind the A100 SXM4 80 GB (183725), and 3.6% behind the RTX 5000 Ada Generation (184664).

Q: Does this CPU support overclocking and what memory does it use?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked, and the CPU supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with 115.2 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is also supported, which is unusual for a desktop-class part.

Q: What PCIe capabilities does the platform offer?

A: The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. This means the graphics card runs at PCIe 4.0 speeds, but the CPU's Gen 5 lanes are available for storage or other devices.

Q: How large is the power supply requirement for this build?

A: The GPU has a 425 W TDP and the suggested PSU is 800 W. The CPU's TDP is 125 W, so the combined power draw fits within that 800 W recommendation when accounting for the rest of the system.

Q: What is the production status of both components?

A: The CPU is marked as Active production, while the GPU is End-of-life. The GPU's successor is the GeForce 50 series, and its predecessor was the GeForce 30 series.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of each component?

A: The CPU launched at $199, and the GPU launched at 1,599 USD. Both figures are launch MSRP values only.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 98th percentile standing and 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 performance indicate it can drive demanding titles at high refresh rates. The CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 2261 and PassMark single-thread score of 4757 provide the per-core strength needed to feed the GPU in CPU-bound scenes. Expect strong 1440p and 4K performance, though exact frame rates require direct testing.

Streaming: The GPU's 456 tensor cores and 456 texture mapping units, combined with the CPU's 18 threads, create a capable streaming platform. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 51596 and data compression score of 568721 suggest it can handle encoding overhead while maintaining gameplay performance. The GPU's Ada Lovelace architecture includes dedicated hardware for streaming workloads.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30867 and PassMark floating-point math score of 162692 indicate strong rendering performance for timeline exports and effects. The GPU's 24 GB GDDR6X memory with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provides ample VRAM for 4K and 8K video timelines, while the 114 RT cores accelerate GPU-accelerated effects.

3D rendering: This pairing excels at both CPU and GPU rendering paths. The CPU's 18 cores deliver a Cinebench R20 multicore score of 18442, while the GPU's 14592 shading units produce 73.54 TFLOPS FP32. The GPU's Vulkan score of 246941 and OpenCL score of 278621 confirm strong compute performance for render engines that leverage GPU acceleration.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark data encryption score of 42144 and extended instructions score of 44565 support compilation workloads and cryptographic operations. The 18 threads handle parallel builds efficiently, and the 30 MB shared L3 cache reduces latency for frequently accessed code. The GPU's compute power can accelerate test suites and simulation workloads.

Student and office work: This configuration is overkill for typical productivity, but the CPU's Cinebench R15 single-core score of 328 and PassMark single-thread score of 4757 ensure snappy application responsiveness. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU provides a fallback display output. For spreadsheet, document, and web workloads, the system delivers far more performance than required.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a GPU-heavy configuration in terms of raw performance percentile: the GPU sits at 98th percentile versus the CPU's 93rd. This 5-point gap suggests the CPU may be the limiting factor in some GPU-bound workloads, particularly at lower resolutions where frame rates are high and CPU overhead matters more.

In gaming scenarios, the CPU's single-core performance becomes the primary constraint. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2261 and PassMark single-thread score of 4757 are strong but not class-leading. At 1080p with high frame rates, the CPU may bottleneck the GPU in lightly threaded game engines. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases and the bottleneck shifts toward the graphics card.

For productivity workloads, the balance is more even. The CPU's multicore performance (Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30867) and the GPU's compute power (73.54 TFLOPS FP32) handle different stages of rendering pipelines. The PassMark physics score of 3494 and integer math score of 125091 indicate solid CPU throughput for physics simulations and general computation, while the GPU accelerates parallel workloads.

The FPS scaling evidence is absent due to no measured FPS data. Based on the benchmark scores, the system should show GPU-bound scaling at higher resolutions and CPU-bound scaling at lower resolutions, but the exact crossover point cannot be determined from the available data.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1851, which is the platform for Core Ultra Series 2 processors. The Arrow Lake Refresh codename suggests this is an updated version of the original Arrow Lake architecture, and the 3 nm process node from TSMC indicates a modern fabrication process.

Memory support includes DDR5 in dual-channel configuration with 115.2 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory support is included, which is beneficial for workstation use cases where data integrity matters. The memory bus width and bandwidth figures indicate adequate memory throughput for the 18-core CPU.

The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16. This means the graphics card operates at PCIe 4.0 speeds, but there are Gen 5 lanes available for NVMe storage or other expansion cards. The platform supports modern storage and expansion options.

The suggested PSU is 800 W based on the GPU's 425 W TDP. The CPU's 125 W TDP leaves headroom for additional components within that 800 W budget. The GPU requires a 1x 16-pin power connector and occupies a triple-slot width, so case and PSU compatibility must account for physical clearance and cable routing.

A sensible next upgrade path depends on workload. For gaming, the GPU is already near the top of the stack, so the CPU would be the next upgrade target. Since the socket is current-gen and the CPU is Active production, a higher-tier Core Ultra Series 2 processor would be a drop-in upgrade. For productivity, the GPU's 24 GB VRAM is already substantial, so additional storage or memory would be more impactful.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus packs 18 cores and 18 threads — no hyperthreading — with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This is an unusual configuration: many modern CPUs split cores into performance and efficiency groups, but this part has 18 homogeneous cores. The 125 W TDP is moderate for an 18-core desktop chip.

The Arrow Lake Refresh codename and Ultra 5 generation designation place this in Intel's Core Ultra Series 2 lineup. The 3 nm process node from TSMC with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die indicates a dense, modern design. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 30 MB shared L3.

Cinebench R23 results show a multicore score of 30867 and single-core score of 2261. The multicore-to-single-core ratio of approximately 13.6x indicates strong scaling across the 18 cores. Cinebench R20 scores of 18442 multicore and 2603 single-core follow a similar pattern. Cinebench R15 scores of 4640 multicore and 328 single-core complete the picture.

PassMark results provide additional insight. The multithread score of 51596 and single-thread score of 4757 show strong balanced performance. The data compression score of 568721 is particularly high, indicating excellent throughput for compression workloads. The integer math score of 125091 and floating-point math score of 162692 show solid arithmetic performance. The find prime numbers score of 486 is relatively low, suggesting this CPU is not optimized for that specific workload.

The 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs means this processor outperforms the vast majority of available chips. It sits within 1% of the AMD EPYC 4465P and Intel Xeon 6515P, both server-class parts, which places it in an interesting position: it offers near-server performance in a desktop form factor.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All frame-rate figures below are estimates based on benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations, not measured results.

The GPU's 98th percentile ranking and 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 performance suggest it can handle modern titles at maximum settings. The 24 GB GDDR6X memory with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provides ample VRAM for high-resolution textures and ray tracing workloads. The 456 tensor cores and 114 RT cores accelerate DLSS and ray-traced effects.

At 1080p, the CPU's single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2261) may limit frame rates in esports titles where high FPS is expected. The GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can issue draw calls in some scenarios. Expect very high frame rates, but with the CPU as the limiting factor.

At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The CPU's 18 cores provide enough throughput for most game engines, and the GPU's raw compute power handles the increased pixel workload. This resolution should show more GPU-bound behavior with frame rates limited by graphics card performance.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 and 443.5 GPixel/s pixel rate indicate strong 4K capability, but the workload is substantial. The 24 GB VRAM prevents memory capacity from being a limitation, even with maximum texture quality and ray tracing enabled.

The CPU's integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU provides a fallback for basic display output, but gaming performance relies entirely on the discrete GPU. The PassMark physics score of 3494 indicates adequate CPU physics processing for game engines that use CPU-based simulation.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 66855, ranking in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 4465P at 66925 (0.1% faster), followed by the Intel Xeon 6515P at 67006 (0.2% faster). The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX leads by 0.9% at 67469, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus trails by 1.1% at 66159.

Individual CPU benchmarks show: Cinebench R15 multicore 4640, single-core 328; Cinebench R20 multicore 18442, single-core 2603; Cinebench R23 multicore 30867, single-core 2261. PassMark results include multithread 51596, single-thread 4757, data compression 568721, data encryption 42144, extended instructions 44565, find prime numbers 486, floating-point math 162692, integer math 125091, physics 3494, and random string sorting 69090.

The GPU achieves an average benchmark score of 178050, ranking in the 98th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell at 182109 (2.2% faster), followed by the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB at 183725 (3.1% faster). The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation leads by 3.6% at 184664, while the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40 GB is 4.9% faster at 187147.

Individual GPU benchmarks include 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8587, Geekbench OpenCL score of 278621, and Geekbench Vulkan score of 246941. The combined picture shows a system where the GPU is more dominant relative to its peers than the CPU, but both are top-tier performers in their respective categories.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus CPU with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D GPU. The combined percentile is 96, meaning this pairing outperforms 96% of all CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

The CPU is a desktop-class processor from Intel's Core Ultra Series 2, featuring 18 cores and 18 threads on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture. The GPU is a desktop-class graphics card from NVIDIA's GeForce 40-series, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD102 chip.

The overall tier is high-end: the GPU sits at the 98th percentile, the CPU at the 93rd percentile, and the combination at the 96th percentile. This places the system firmly in enthusiast territory, but the CPU is the weaker component relative to its peer group.

The GPU is marked End-of-life production, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor. The CPU is Active production, indicating it is still a current product. This means the platform has a longer expected lifespan than the graphics card.

Who Should Build It

High-resolution gamers: The RTX 4090 D's 24 GB GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth make this system ideal for 4K gaming with maximum settings. The GPU's 98th percentile ranking ensures it handles the most demanding titles, while the CPU's 93rd percentile provides sufficient support at 4K where GPU load dominates.

Content creators and video editors: The combination of 18 CPU cores (Cinebench R23 multicore 30867) and the GPU's compute power (OpenCL 278621) handles 4K and 8K video timelines. The 24 GB VRAM prevents memory-related stutters in effects-heavy projects, and the data compression score of 568721 accelerates export workflows.

3D artists and animators: The GPU's 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 and 114 RT cores accelerate both rasterization and ray-traced rendering. The CPU's floating-point math score of 162692 handles physics simulations and scene processing. This system can handle professional-grade rendering workloads in both CPU and GPU render engines.

Software developers: The CPU's 18 threads and 30 MB L3 cache speed up compilation and test execution. The data encryption score of 42144 and extended instructions score of 44565 support security and cryptography workloads. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running build processes.

Small business workstations: The CPU's Active production status and unlocked multiplier provide upgrade flexibility. The system handles database workloads (PassMark multithread 51596), virtualization, and office productivity with substantial headroom. The ECC memory support and 125 W CPU TDP make this a practical choice for always-on workstation use.

Not recommended for: Light office use or budget-conscious builders. The GPU alone launched at 1,599 USD, and the CPU at $199, making this a premium configuration. Users who need basic productivity would be better served by a more modest system, as this pairing provides far more performance than typical office workloads require.

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